Free funerals for organ donors, says advocate -

Free funerals for organ donors, says advocate

Monday, June 11th, 2012

Government-paid funerals for organ donors is one idea being floated to encourage Kiwis to donate.

Andy Tookey from GiveLife NZ, a organisation that advocates for a more effective organ donor system, says those who donate need to be rewarded.

In a statement released today, Tookey said he believes organ donors funerals should be paid for by the Government.

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Tags: GiveLife NZ, Medical ethics, Organ donor

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